Ke Xue exorcists demons and starts with immobilization

Only then did he give up.

"Lord Chu today..."

Ran Mouri wiped her mouth, "This morning I went to the bushes to look at the flowers..."

"It's fair that they get to eat some jelly, right?"

“Uh…” Chu Zhong recalled what happened that morning and couldn’t refute it for a moment.

Afterwards, Chu Zhong subtly approached Xiao Lan and started talking about what had happened on the mountain that day.

They attempted to find out if Xiaolan shared memories with the martial arts fanatic Xiaolan.

It was quickly realized from Xiaolan's reaction and answer that although Xiaolan had the same memories, she could not remember the details and conversations.

"Is Lord Chu... angry?"

Seeing that Chu Zhong was avoiding the topic of what had just happened and instead talking about other things, Ran Mouri couldn't help but feel a little uneasy and cautiously asked a question.

She didn't know why, but she just had a really strong craving for snacks...

The thought of how I disregarded Chu Zhong's objections, forcibly pinned him down, and teased... or even toyed with him...

Ran Mouri felt a pang of guilt... and a strange sense of smug satisfaction.

Even someone as powerful as the King of Chu would be flustered and blush with embarrassment by her...

"Cough... I'm not angry..."

Chu Zhong was completely relieved after learning that Xiao Lan only remembered the actions and not the conversation.

If anyone's to blame, it's martial arts fanatic Xiaolan, that sulking little girl... But she helped so much today, it really wouldn't be right not to give her a reward...

Ultimately, Chu Zhong couldn't bring himself to be angry with either Xiao Lan or the martial arts fanatic Xiao Lan.

"Are you really not angry?" Ran Mouri leaned closer and asked again.

"Really..." Chu Zhong hugged Xiao Lan tightly and whispered in her ear, "And... the flowers are so cute, I love them... I really love them~"

Ran Mouri instantly went limp and buried her head in her arms.

"...Yes, I'm glad you like it..."

The flush on her face had just faded, and now it felt hot and burning again.

After a while, Chu Zhong patted Xiao Lan on the lower back, "Go get me a bottle of mineral water..."

He was really thirsty.

Chapter 109 Suspicious Floral Scent

"Hmm~"

Ran Mouri nodded obediently, her face still flushed, and left the room.

Hey! Xiaolan!

As soon as Ran stepped out of the room and closed the door, her best friend Sonoko caught her red-handed. "What mischief were you and Chu-kun up to in the room?"

Ran Mouri shook her head repeatedly.

"Ran, you'd better look in the mirror before you lie~" Sonoko teased. "How can you expect to be fine if you blush like that?"

Ran Mouri blushed and bit her lip, gently pushing her best friend away, "Sonoko, don't ask anymore..."

After saying that, Ran ran off to the storage room as if fleeing to find bottled water.

"Ran's tone of voice..." Sonoko sniffed suspiciously, "...it smells so strange...could it be...?"

Sonoko recalled an introduction she had seen in a magazine...

After thinking for a few seconds, Sonoko reached out and grasped the doorknob, turning the knob to open the door.

Then they saw Chu Zhong lying on the bed in the room.

"Sonoko! What are you doing?!"

Before Sonoko could even say hello, Ran Mouri rushed over with a bottle of mineral water.

After throwing the bottled water at Chu Zhong, Ran Mouri grabbed her best friend and walked out of the room, closing the door behind them.

"Xiaolan, why are you so nervous?"

Yuanzi teased, "Could it be that you've already completely devoured the Chu King, and you can't even bear to let anyone else take a second look at you?"

"No, that's not it..." Ran Mouri quickly shook her head, "It's just... Chu Jun's cold hasn't gotten better yet, yes, that's right, Chu Jun should rest properly."

After saying that, Ran Mouri pulled Sonoko along to the second-floor storage room to select ingredients and prepare dinner.

Inside the kitchen on the first floor of the villa.

While Yuanzi was helping to wash the ingredients, she teased again, "Xiao Lan, two bloody murders have occurred in the villa, and you still have the mind to bully Chu Jun."

"No way..." Ran Mouri denied softly.

"Don't try to fool me!" Sonoko whispered in her best friend's ear, "You must have been..."

Ran Mouri's eyes widened immediately. "Sonoko, how did you know... Could it be a bugging device?!"

"Tsk tsk tsk~" Sonoko waved her finger, "It's the scent, the fragrance of flowers when you talk!"

When her scheme was exposed, Ran Mouri couldn't help but feel embarrassed and annoyed: "Sonoko, where did you get all this strange knowledge from?!"

"Isn't this a bit too much curiosity..."

Sonoko chuckled, "Of course, it's to prepare myself thoroughly for love! I've read plenty of science magazines!"

Immediately afterwards, Sonoko pestered Ran Mouri, wanting her best friend to share her experiences and insights.

Ran Mouri was so embarrassed that she refused.

"I originally wanted to share some things too~"

Sonoko then said leisurely, "Since you don't want to, Ran, then I won't say anything more."

Ran Mouri's eyes trembled slightly: "Sonoko, when did you...?"

“Of course it was in the morning…” Sonoko stopped mid-sentence, covering her mouth with her hand, “I’d better not say it, it’s a secret.”

Ran Mouri couldn't stand being teased like this and became incredibly curious, agreeing to exchange secrets with Sonoko.

However, they were busy preparing dinner, so they agreed to talk while taking a shower.

"But Xiaolan, the murder that happened today..."

Sonoko then steered the conversation back to the case, "It's a crime of passion and assault... it's a bit..."

In any case, today Sonoko and Ran Mouri were forced to witness the complex and ugly side of male-female relationships and even human nature.

“Chu Jun is different.” Ran Mouri’s gaze was firm. “He…makes me feel very safe. I just want…want to get close to him…”

Since meeting Chu Zhong, Ran Mouri has experienced a wealth of joy she had never known before, both personally and familially...

Sonoko was also somewhat tempted, "And they always put us first... Even if they leave temporarily, they've made thorough preparations..."

If Chu Zhong hadn't discovered and used the bugging device, the three of them would probably have been completely outmaneuvered by Ota and his gang.

Furthermore, Sonoko also remembered Chu Zhong's various small but thoughtful acts of protection today.

"...What are you thinking about, so lost in thought?"

Ayako's voice suddenly rang out.

The two best friends, who had unconsciously fallen for each other, lowered their heads shyly and continued to busy themselves preparing dinner.

Seeing their reaction, Ayako's eyes flashed with understanding, and she asked, "By the way, what's the background of that Conan kid?"

"He seems to have a lot of experience with murder cases; he doesn't seem scared at all."

By this time, Conan had already used a video camera to record the crime scene, or rather, the general layout of the entire villa.

Then, Chikako Ikeda and Ryoichi Takahashi were asked to recount the events in front of the camera, one after the other.

During this time, Ayako was also asked to find a waterproof cloth to cover Kakutani's body in the corridor.

Sonoko said dismissively, "That kid is pretty weird anyway, don't worry about him too much."

“Conan…” A hint of realization flashed in Ran Mouri’s eyes, “He probably learned it from Shinichi. After all, Conan also likes deduction, and he has seen his father handle some cases after joining the agency.”

Ayako suddenly realized: "Children do imitate adults' behavior."

Afterwards, Ayako stayed in the kitchen for a while and secretly breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Sonoko and Ran Mouri were not affected by the murder.

7 p.m.

Ran Mouri has prepared a sumptuous dinner.

To avoid the bloody smell in the main hall ruining their appetite, the dining area was moved to a side hall of the villa.

Chu Zhong, Ran Mouri, Sonoko, Ayako, and Conan appeared at the dining table.

After everyone was seated, Ayako took out two food boxes, clearly intending to deliver food to Takahashi and Ikeda Chikako.

Needless to say, Takahashi was tied up in the room and unable to move. As a murderer, he certainly couldn't be untied.

As for Chikako Ikeda, although she went on a rampage, she also lost a lot of face and has been hiding in her room ever since.

"Let's just leave Takahashi alone and let him go hungry," Chu Zhong said. "It's a small punishment for what he did."

Ayako nodded.

Seeing that no one else was around, Sonoko muttered, "If you ask me, sis, you shouldn't send food to that Ikeda Chikako anymore. That kind of woman..."

Ayako said helplessly, "Alright, Sonoko, don't gossip... just keep her calm for now, lest she go crazy."

Upon hearing this, everyone understood that Ayako no longer had any feelings for Chikako Ikeda, and Sonoko obediently shut up.

"Speaking of which, Lord Chu's complexion seems to have returned to normal quite a bit."

During the meal, Sonoko said, "And he hasn't been coughing anymore."

Earlier in the woods, Chu Zhong had been coughing, sounding somewhat weak.

Chu Zhong explained with a smile, "I just took my medicine and slept for a while, so I'm feeling much better now."

Actually, it was a prop used to administer something comparable to a special drug:

"Resuscitation Juice": Significantly accelerates wound healing, promotes disease recovery, and has a certain regenerative effect.

The wine in the gourd is a holy remedy for wounds, but it cannot cure diseases.

Chu Zhong sensed that his cold was about to worsen again. He had been suffering from the cold for a while and was quite annoyed, so he didn't want to continue to suffer.

Seeing that there were ten drops of "revival fluid," Chu Zhong took one drop to cure himself.

The "revival sap" obtained from the tree demon was indeed extraordinary. After Chu Zhong took it, he immediately felt comfortable all over.

By dinnertime, Chu Zhong felt that his cold symptoms had completely disappeared.

After dinner, the bathwater was ready.

Although the villa has electricity, the voltage is insufficient to power the water heater, so firewood is used to boil water, which is then poured into the bathtub.

"You guys go ahead and wash."

Chu Zhong politely declined the offer to take the first bath, saying, "I'm still recovering from my cold. I'll take a bath after you've all finished."

Of course, this "you" only includes Ayako, Sonoko, and Ran.

As for Conan? He's not on the list.

Ultimately, the order of bathing was Ayako, Ran and Sonoko, Chu Zhong, and Conan.

While waiting to take a shower, Chu Zhong moved the sofa from the living room to the side room, picked up a book, and flipped through it idly.

At the same time, keep an eye on the movements of the crows hiding in the forest.

That crow, naturally, is Gin, who was 'killed' by Chu Zhong in the instance.

The badge can still sense his presence, proving that Gin is not a 'specific character' in this multiplayer dungeon and is still alive and well.

However, the rope bridge that was the only way down the mountain is now completely broken; it must have been built by Takahashi.